Abstract:
Disclosed are improved processes for making high molecular weight polybutylene terephthalate resin. The PBT resin has a number average molecular weight of 30000 and 55000 g/mol, an IV of between 1.10 and 1.25 dl/g and a carboxylic acid end group concentration of between 35 and 70 mmol/kg. The PBT resin is prepared from PBT oligomers having an intrinsic viscosity of between 0.10 and 0.13 dl/g and a CEG of between 80 and 110 mmol/kg. The oligomers are prepared from purified terephthalic acid and 1,4-butane diol in the presence of a catalyst.
Abstract:
Biodegradable compositions containing an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester derived from aromatic polyesters. Methods of making the compositions through an in situ phosphorus containing titanium based catalyst and articles made from the compositions.
Abstract:
Biodegradable compositions containing an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester derived from aromatic polyesters. Methods of making the compositions and articles made from the compositions.
Abstract:
Methods for preparing dynamic cross-linked polymer compositions derived from an ester oligomer component, a monomeric chain extender component, and transesterification and polycondensation catalysts are described.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a thermoplastic composition with improved hydrolytic stability, comprising: 30 to 50 percent by weight of a polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) having a carboxylic end group concentration (CEG) of 40 to 120 mmol/kg and an intrinsic viscosity of 0.63 to 0.68 dl/g as measured in a 60:40 phenol/tetrachloroethane; 0.01 to 0.1 percent by weight of a catalyst; 0.01 to 5 percent by weight of an epoxy chain extender; wherein all weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition.